Ladi, the aged widow of the maiden Kano State Governor, Audu Bako, is dead.
The pioneer first lady died aged 93.
Her daughter, Zainab Bako, confirmed the death to newsmen on Wednesday. She disclosed that the nonagenarian died at Prime Specialist Hospital in the capital after a protracted illness.
Kano State
It was; learned that her funeral rites would be; held at the Emir’s Palace, Kofar Kudu, in the ancient city.
Her late husband was; appointed Military governor of the old Kano State from May 1967 to July 1975.
During his tenure, the State witnessed massive socio-economic development, which successive governors of the state have been and still building upon.
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